What Does July 4th Mean This Year?
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the...
Join us Virtually for a Conference-Wide Unity Worship Event on Saturday, June 20
You and your congregation are invited to join us for our Southeast Conference Unity Worship Event at 11 am Eastern/10 am Central on June...
“How Long?” A Personal Reflection on a Hard Week
by Rev. Char Burch, Transitional Conference Minister COVID-19 has been described as an invisible enemy – one that affects everyone. As a result, most people...
Pastoral Letter About Reopening Churches from the Conference Minister
Grace to you and Peace! On May 18, thirty-eight Moderators, Church leaders, and Pastors joined on Zoom for a conversation about “Re-Opening Church” – which...
Making Decisions and Planning for Reopening of Churches
by Rev. Char Burch, Transitional Conference Minister Note: There will be a "Reopening of Churches, Part II" session on Monday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m....
Re-Opening Our Churches
When We Worship in-Person, Please Use Extreme Caution! by Transitional Conference Minister Char Burch As States begin to “re-open,” the question is being asked, “when can...
Learning and Gathering opportunities for the Week of March 30
Greetings! I sincerely hope that you are staying healthy and doing well through these uncertain times! As Conference staff, we have been seeking to be helpful...
COVID-19: Zoom Reminders, Other Updates (March 17)
Additional Zoom Meetings for Pastors/Church Leaders to Gather
Because of the changing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have added additional opportunities for clergy/church leaders...
COVID-19: Support for Clergy and Church Leaders
Grace and peace! I sincerely hope that you are doing well and able to take a deep breath in the midst of these anxious times. In...
COVID-19 and Planning Ahead
A pastoral letter from the Transitional Conference Minister
Grace to you and peace! I sincerely hope that you are well! I am receiving questions from pastors...